Clinical Research Coordinator I, Laboratory + CPT

About the Role

The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I, Laboratory + CPT to provide support for clinical research protocols within the department. This role will assist with all aspects of clinical research, interacting with principal investigators, subjects, clinic and research staff, laboratory staff, medical professionals, pharmaceutical staff, and sponsor representatives to ensure successful implementation of research protocols in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate processing of research laboratory specimens, including centrifuging, aliquoting, storing, and shipping.
• Monitor deliveries from sponsors, manage inventory of kits, unpack and store supplies, and utilize kits and supplies appropriately for specimen collection, processing, storage, and shipping. Maintain an electronic record of supplies.
• Manage administrative functions of research studies, including scheduling patients for research visits, procedures, and labs, and completing/maintaining consent forms, case report forms, SAEs, and source documents.
• Facilitate screening and recruitment of potential patients for protocol eligibility, present non-medical trial concepts and details to patients, and support the informed consent process.
• Coordinate logistical aspects of clinical research projects, including project planning, projecting resource requirements, and developing systems for protocol compliance and patient safety.
• Ensure accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting, including timely response to sponsor queries.
• Schedule and participate in monitoring and auditing activities to ensure compliance, and implement corrective actions.
• Compile and report on each study, including protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information. Present this information at regular research staff meetings.
• Liaise with investigators and regulatory staff or directly with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol deviations, and safety letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
• Act as a liaison with pharmaceutical company representatives or other project funding organizations to monitor and update project progress.
• Provide assistance with research finance billing, including identifying and classifying routine care versus research-related care.
• Attend meetings and conferences related to research activities, including research staff meetings, planning, workshops, evaluation meetings, and seminars.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or college coursework in a related field (e.g., Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or similar) preferred.
• Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) license issued by the State of California required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required. (Certification must be valid for at least 60 days beyond anticipated start date).
• Minimum of six (6) months of healthcare-related or clinical research experience required.
• Phlebotomy and/or laboratory assistant experience with demonstrated proficiency in applicable job responsibilities.
• One (1) year of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Associate, or Clinical Research Assistant preferred.
• This role is 100% onsite.